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Have you ever thought about whether working for a small business is beneficial versus a more significant, established company? Is it helpful to work for a small business versus a more prominent, based company? Let’s investigate these questions while looking at small businesses’ purpose in our future as young professionals. 

Small companies should focus on hiring young professionals. This step would allow for the potential to learn, grow, and be trained in different fields and departments within the business. There are various reasons for hiring young professionals benefits the company. It is a potential for growth in the future, including: 

• New Energy and New Perspective
• Technology Advancement
• Adaptability and Agility
• Workforce Development 
• Better Leverage for Resources

Small Business Brings New Life into Work

When hiring employees for various positions, what are the values, skills, and experiences small companies look for in new hires? Does background have an impact? 

Being fresh and going to college with a bachelor’s or master’s degree can be daunting. What’s next? Where can I go from here? These are the type of people small businesses should seek out and interview. If they have, they are willing to be trained and have skills that are considered transferable and worth looking into because, with time, people gain experience, which helps employees continue to grow and learn.

Locals companies should also aim at hiring local community members; by working and contributing to your community, you are essentially also investing in its future which has the potential to improve it for generations to come. In addition, it also helps build relationships and strengthen the ties between people.

Young Professionals’ Perspective

From another perspective, how can young professionals stand out among like-minded people? What are these small businesses looking for when hiring new employees? Diversity? Experience? Specific skill set?

When looking at ways to attract and attain new talents, many differences may appeal to people, and knowing how to attract young professionals can lead to success and growth. 

To help them to look attractive small businesses may use phrases, like the ones listed as examples, that hook and reel in potential hires, including,

• “Apply and Join Our Family/Community” 
• “Work with Us”
• “No Experience Needed”
• “Apply Now, Cover Letter Optional”
• “Make Your Schedule”

Benefits of Working with Small Businesses

Working for small businesses provides the opportunities of building skills that range widely in many different parts of the company and can help people gain skills and experiences that can help their future success both personally and professionally, 

When small businesses hire, they usually must stand out and find ways to look attractive to their potential hires. So maybe there is something there to work and collaborate on together. Small businesses hire young professionals willing to train and mold them to the expectations. In turn, these young professionals can build experience, be team players, and learn how to work in a small business environment which may help develop their skills and experiences with time.

Attracting and Attaining Workers

Do you have more possibilities when applying for small businesses, and what can you do to stand out? What are small businesses looking for when hiring new employees? What makes small businesses stand out from each other? Is it possible?

These are potential questions that young professionals may ask small companies while being interviewed and pondering whether to take the job offer if it comes. In either case, it’s essential to understand the job market and the small business market and how you, as an employee, may have an impact. 

Now it’s your turn, and I want to know what you think! Let’s connect in the comments and share your opinion or ideas on small businesses and how you may fit in with what it entails to be young and looking for work. Everyone has value and wants to know your perspective on these critical matters. Think about what you can add to the conversation because we all have something to add, and it can spark exciting ideas and further our discussion.

I hope you enjoyed reading this post, and I hope I will see you in the comments!

• Sarah 

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